Singer singer 7110 User's Manual
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1. e For darning set dial on ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH The stitch length dial controls the length of stitches The numbers around the edge of the dial express stitch length in mm the lower the number the shorter the stitch Generally shorter stitches are best for lightweight fabric longer stitches for heavy fabric The area from 0 to 1 is used for the adjustment of zig zag satin stitching see page 21 Setting the Dial e Turn dial so that stitch length desired is positioned under Y symbol e To shorten stitch length turn dial clockwise to a lower number e To lengthen stitch length turn dial counter clockwise to a higher number REVERSE STITCHING For reverse stitching depress push button lo cated in centre of dial hold in until reverse stitching is completed then release push but ton Push button can be depressed while ma chine is sewing Note Reverse stitching cannot be done when using a stretch stitch pattern NEEDLE THREAD TENSION Correct tension is important because too much or too little will weaken your seams cr cause your fabric to pucker Make a test sample with the fabric and the thread you plan to use and examine it A well balanced stitch as shown in illustration A will have the needle and bobbin threads locked between the two layers of fabric with no loops on top or bottom and no puckers The tension dial regulates the degree of ten sion on your needle thread Set it accordi2. Always return the dial to its neutral position after sewing stretch stitch patterns adjusting stitches to suit stretch fabrics GUIDING AND SUPPORTING FABRIC Most fabrics of stretch or knit construction need only to be guided in front of the presser foot when you use one of the stretch stitches come fabrics nylon tricot and elasticized fabrics for example do require support while being stitched e For nylon tricot and similar synthetic knits apply gentle tension by holding the seam in front and back of the presser foot as you sew illustration A For elasticized fabric stretch lace and knits with an unusual amount of elasticity apply firm tension in front and back of the presser foot to stretch the seam as the stitches are being placed illustration B CAUTION Do not pull the fabric while you are stitching as this may deflect the needle caus ing it to break ADJUSTING PRESSURE WHEN SEWING KNIT AND STRETCH FABRIC some knit and stretch fabrics because of their structure require either more or less than normal NORM presser bar pressure to feed smoothly and evenly For thick soft or very stretchy knits de crease pressure by turning dial from NORM toward e For nylon tricot cir and similar hard sur face synthetic knits increase pressure by turning dial from NORM toward MAX applications cx BLINDSTITCH The blindstitch has many practical and functional use
3. Copyright 1979 THE SINGER COMPANY rights reserved throughout the world Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapier 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 8 CONTENTS Getting io Know Your Machine Principal Parts 2 e s 5 s e n Accessories Getting Ready to Sew Choosing and Changing Accessories Fabric Weight Table Fabric Thread and Needle Table Needle Fabric Combinations ee Operating the Machine ee The Bobbin Thread Winding the Bobbin e Threading the Bobbin Case Threading the Machine 9 s Raising the Bobbin Thread Straight Siliching Adjusting Machine Stitch to Suit Your Fabric Setting Selectors Regulating Presser Foot Pressure e Adjusting Stitch Length Needie Thread Tension Sewing a Seam EN Keeping the Seam Straight Applications Zipper Insertion e Darning Basic Zig Zag Stitching Adjusting Machine to Suit Your Fabric How to Set Selectors 8 Pattern Group Selector e Needle Position Selector e Stitch Width Selector 9 Adjusting Needle Tension Adjusting Stitch Length e Adjusting Presser Foot Pressure Satin Stitching Applications Applique Lingerie Seams e Zig Zag Seam Finishes Machine Stitch Patterns e Setting Selectors Selecting a Pattern Group a Adjusting Width of the Design Adjusting Stitch Plac
4. 2 Pull thread into notch A draw it back under the tension spring and back into slot B 3 Draw approximately 10 cm 4 inches of thread across the bobbin 4 Close slide plate allowing thread to enter slot between the needle plate and Slide plate tb fe bb RB Chapter 3 Straight Stitching adjusting machine stitch to suit your fabric E a SD E Before you move the selectors to set your machine for straight stitching turn the hand wheel toward you until the needle is above the needle plate SETTING SELECTORS ate eres te Set needle position selector at Set stitch length 5 4 to suit fabric e Set stitch width selector at EE REGULATING PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE The pressure dial regulates the pressure that the presser foot exerts on the fabric Correct pressure is important because it enables the fabric to feed smoothly and evenly without being marked The NORM normal setting is an all purpose setting that can be used for sewing a wide va riety of fabrics of different weights and tex tures Intermediate notched settings above and below NORM normal are also provided When you need extra control to sew regulate the setting to heavier or lighter pressure to suit the fabric being used Lower the foot before setting pressure e To increase pressure turn dial from NORM toward MAX e To decrease pressure turn dial from NORM toward
5. S gt D P P x pou SX M ps m y XV ate m E MA PEN E EM _ i n Fe s o Re UD ORD AAA A CHO ON US OS b CR A N en N N Ae UE Mw e Nn e IN Wn Ru lt HONEYCOMB STITC os The honeycomb stitch is ideal for smocking and it is useful for mending overcast 50 Xe ing and attaching lingerie elastic stretch lace and blanket binding Use this ver ox ON satile stitch to create decorative designs on fabrics that stretch 5 SU A Ds Te fe A Wwe ue 2 PE A A gt n PEE m M b SS oH Nr A B yu Se Eb Ne wo NE un Nr i SV se Ne Mer uat NT Ts a S SUC Ce Ceu INST IS Ie A TN uS t t I T a T c Wu T i uu u RAS P ES ut M MM Nu IM y a Nen br NA ov au e PN E t Ns NL n Pa SNS t at EM 5 2 DES a S Y t ut M D v LP V ur D nm n D a E ov A a te MENA Wwe CST i CRT ur a Mu Mu d we ar ur MS Tu eu ur Me ee e un IN t a s a uf Te IN a Replacing Lingerie Elastic RUSSIE RUE ttt DDR TO RA anses Needle Position dade ok tes Stitch Width fA Stitch Length Coloured Bar A e e Stitch Balance To suit application or fabric General Purpose Needie Plate General Purpose Fo
6. Stitch Balance Stitch Length Stitch Pattern Chart Stitch Width Selector Straight Stitching Threading the Machine _ Twin Needle Zig Zag Seam Finishes Zig Zag Stitching Zipper Insertion To ensure that you are always provided with the most modern sewing capabilities THE SINGER COMPANY reserves the right to change the appearance design or accessories of this sewing machine when considered necessary A Trademark of THE SINGER COMPANY AM 3 5 B 3 5 18 34 3 10 19 25 37 10 3 4 3 32 4 3 2 0 3 3 18 15 20 27 2 16 21 17 23 23 7 39 10 26 33 16 20 21 26 28 15 19 25 15 18 35 23 19 18 I G L Printed in Italy
7. refer to the Fabric Thread and Needle Table on the following page FABRIC THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE Choosing the correct needle and thread for your fabric is of utmost importance Correct choice will make the difference in the wear and appearance of your new garment The Fabric Weight Table on the previous page and the Fabric Thread and Needie Table below are practical guides to needie and thread selection Hefer to them before starting a sewing project Be sure to use the same size and type of thread in both needle and bobbin To select the correct needle and thread for your fabric first refer to the Fabric Weight Table to determine the weight and type of the material you are using Next refer to the Fabric Thread and Needle Table OS Find the fabric you are using in Type of Fabric column at left silk rayon etc Then locate the fabric weight column filmy sheer etc for your fabric at top of table Read across from of Fabric column to correct weight of fabric column There the correct thread and needle choice for your fabric will be found Example If you are sewing a medium weight wool find wool in Type of Fabric column Read across to Medium weight column and you will see that a medium silk or mercerized thread and a size 2020 14 needle are to be used You should follow the recommendations in th s instruction book and on the needle package for correct style and size of needle for different types and we
8. ZIG ZAG The multi stitch zig zag is an extremely versatile stitch Use it to mend join or re inforce without bulk With this stitch you may attach elastic and stretch lace con struct lingerie and swimsuits and finish seams There are many other useful applications for the multi stitch zig zag Needie Position i P ob 3 646 eae enna e Stitch Width B e Stitch Length 0 e General Purpose Needle Plate s General Purpose Foot Make a test sample using scraps of your ma terial and duplicating all garment thickness 1 Mark position for the finished end of belt loop on the fabric e Place belt loop wrong side up straight stitch with cut end 3 mm 1 8 inch from edge of garment do not stitch beyond edges of the belt loop Trim the end close to the stitching and press 2 Fold belt loop back on the stitching line and press e Set your machine according to the code above e Stitch 3 mm 1 8 inch from the fold using the multi stitch zig zag stitch 3 Fold over second part and bar tack Mending a Tear e Trim ragged edges e Place underlay on the wrong side of tear for reinforcement Do not baste or pin the underlay since you will be bringing the edges together in the next step e Stitch on the right side bringing the edges of the tear together Shorten stitch length at ends and corners to give extra strength e Trim underlay Vv Mu A n VS on pM ZU M o VH
9. e Raise needie to highest position e Open slide plate Place thumb under right side of needle plate lift it up and withdraw it to right e Replace needle plate under clamping pin A push it gently to the left and press down until it snaps into place ATTACHING SNAP IN FEED COVER e Raise presser foot e Raise needle to highest position by turning hand wheel toward you Open slide plate e Slide snap in feed cover away from you over needle plate until points B and are positioned directly over holes in needle plate as illustrated Snap in point B Then push point C in toward point B until it snaps into place Close slide plate To remove open slide plate then simply lift up front edge of feed cover ATTACHING BLINDSTITCH HEM GUIDE e Raise presser foot loosen presser foot screw with a coin and slip blindstitch hem guide between screw and shank of the general purpose foot e Be sure underside of the guide clears the slide plate and front of foot e Tighten screw with a coin FABRIG WEIGHT TABLE There are many types of fabrics around the world each manufactured with a specific fibre and weight The fabric below have been classified according to weight to give a small sample of what is available for purchase Refer to this table to determine the weight and type of fabric you will be using tn order to select the correct needie and thread combination For correct needle and thread combination for your fabric
10. page 5 e Trim ragged edges from area to be darned and centre worn section in embroidery hoop designed for machine use e Position hoop under the needle and lower presser bar to engage tension Hold needie thread loosely with left hand turn hand wheel over and draw bobbin thread up through fabric Hold both thread ends and lower needle into fabric Take a few stitches to secure Snip off thread ends close to fabric e Outline area to be darned stitches for reinforcement with straight e Stitch across opening moving hoop under needle at a slight angle from lower left to upper right Keep lines of stitching closely spaced and even in length When opening is filled cover area with crosswise lines of stitching This method of controlling fabric movement with an embroidery hoop should be done with the extension bed on the machine and may be used to do embroidering or monogramming adjusting machine stitch to suit your fabric You can do functional as well as decorative zig zag stitching with your sewing machine How to set selectors PATTERN GROUP SELECTOR Before moving selector make sure needle is out of the fabric For plain zig zag stitching e Set stitch width selector on straight stitch Turn pattern group selector to aligning number under W mark e Needle Position 4 e Stitch Width e Stitch Length 5 4 to suit fabric e General Purpose Needle Plate e Ge
11. to correct it If you still have difficulties call your nearest authorized Dealer _ What To Do If Needle Breaks Refer to Page Make sure Needle is fully inserted into needle clamp 0 5 5 5 5 4 e Needle is not being pulled to one side as fabric is removed from the machine 0 s s 17 Presser foot or accessory is securely fastened to presser bar 20 5 4 Fabric is not being pulled while sewing causing needle to hit needle plate 2 s 5 2 s 27 Thread Breaks Make sure mE e Machine is properly threaded 18 Needle is straight and sharp 0 l l 0 e Needle thread tension is not too tight 16 20 21 e Thread is unwinding freely from spool 0 rh os ns n n n n 5 5 5 5 NM e Bobbin case area is free of lint and loose thread ends eoe go n s s n n 08 Machine is Noisy or Sluggish Make sure e Bobbin case and feed area are free of lint and loose thread ends 88 Fabric Does Not Move Properly Make sure e Presser foot or accessory is correctly attached to machine 4 e Stitch length dial is correctly set cn 16 20 26 e Lint has not accumulated around feed 88 Skipped Stitches Make sure Needle is straight and sharp eoe or n n n n n n s
12. The dimensions they represent are shown in the illustration CAUTION Because of the up and down mo vement of the needle you must work care fully and watch the sewing area when operat ing the machine applications ZIPPER INSERTION How the zipper is inserted will depend on the tyoe of the garment and the location of the zipper With the adjustable zipper foot you will find it easy to sew an even line of stitch ing close to the zipper The zipper foot can be used either to the left or right of the needle depending on where the bulk of the garment is placed or n IE e Stitch Width TE e Stitch Length To suit fabric e Needle Position de ide ob General Purpose Needle Plate e Zipper Foot Adjusting the Zipper root When the zipper is to the right of the needie e Before attaching the zipper foot slide the adjusting spacer to the left illustration A e Snap on the zipper foot as instructed on page 4 Check the position of the foot by lowering the needle into the side notch of the foot making sure it clears the foot When zipper is to the left of the needle ad just the foot to the right of the needle in the same way illustration 5 DARNING t n Stitch Width H Stitch Length 0 amp Snap in Feed Cover No Presser Foot or Presser Foot Shank Presser Bar Lowered e Insert snap in feed cover plate as instruc ted on
13. ch the seam line on wrong side of fabric Press both seam allowances in the same direction e From the right side topstitch with narrow zig zag stitching letting the needle aiter nately enter the seam line and seam thick ness Stitch width narrow stitch length 1 to 1 5 amp iG ZAG SEAM FINISHES Seam edges support the garment and should be given a durable finish if the fabric is likely to ravel There are two methods of finishing seams in such fabrics trimming seam edge or over edging Make a test sample to determine which method best suits your fabric RU ETES nn t e Needle Position de Pu RI Stitch Width Pee 4 gt se e e N T O rm e Q wr NM rote y o gt 2 0 or O General Purpose Needie Plate General Purpose Foot A NN Method 1 Trimmed Seam Finish e Adjust stitch width and length to give you the most open stitch that will secure the fabric edge avoid harsh overstitching e Stitch near the edge of seam allowance and trim seam edges evenly after stitching Method 2 Overedged Seam Finish Adjust needle thread tension stitch width and stitch length to suit fabric e Trim seam edges evenly e Place trimmed seam under the foot and over edge the seam allowance as illustrated Setting selectors In addition to straight stitch and zig zag st
14. ement Adjusting Stitch Length Adjusting Stitch Balance Adjusting Stitches to Suit Stretch Fabrics Guiding and Supporting Fabric Adjusting Pressure Stitch Pattern Chart o e o TONNEN Applications c c oc c s Blindstitch Hems Multi Stitch Zig Zag 9 m c9 Bar Tacks 8 Mending a Tear Honeycomb Stitch 4 s 4 o s oo o Attaching Elastic Buttonholes and Buttons s Four Step Buttonholing Changing Stitch Density Buttons Twin Needle Stiiching Free Arm Sewing Performance Checklist Chapter 10 Caring for Your Machine index Page Or amp GR 10 4 13 15 15 17 18 19 19 21 22 24 24 27 28 28 30 31 32 32 34 35 36 37 38 40 accessories The accessories that come with your sewing machine are designed to help you do many kinds of sewing easily 1 2 10 11 12 Transparent Bobbins No 172336 Needles e Style 2020 in your machine when deliver ed is for general sewing _e Style 2045 is used for sewing knits stretch fabrics and elastic e Style 2025 for twin needle decorative stitching on woven and knit fabrics Buttonhole Foot is used to make bar tack buttonholes of any length in four steps Special P
15. ewn in either left centre or right needle position Selector setting centre is used most often A left or right setting is used to place narrow stitch patterns to the left or right of the centre in decorative work ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH When you are preparing to do pattern stitch ing make a test sample with the fabric and thread you plan to use so that you can adjust the stitch length correctly Any sitch length setting from 1 to 4 will give you an open stitch pattern of whichever de corative stitch pattern you select The higher the number the more open or farther apart your stitch will be The area between 0 and 1 of the selector is used for the fine adjust ment of satin stitching see page 21 For stretch stitch patterns stitch length is controlled with a single setting of the stitch length selector Simply rotate it until the co loured is under the Y symbol above the dial nes ADJUSTING STITCH BALANCE When you are using stretch stitch patterns you may need to adjust the stitch balance dial in order to correct the appearance of the stitch Before you move the dial from its neutral po sition 4 symbol on dial aligned with line On panel make a test sample adjust ment is required stitch slowly and move the dial as illustrated e Turn dial down to bring stitches of the pat terns together ill A e Turn dial up to separate stitches of the pat terns ill B
16. g s 5 5 50 10 Needle is correct style for machine and size for thread en 8 9 e Machine is correctly threaded ee 13 e Needle is securely fastened to needle bar Fabric Puckers Make sure e Needle thread tension is not too tight 16 20 21 Needle thread breaks while winding bobbin Make sure e Machine is correctly threaded 13 e Thread is unwinding freely from spool 11 Thread does not wind onto bobbin Make sure e Bobbin winder spindle is pushed to right 71 37 Ine Mach For Your ing Car hapter 10 C E CLEANING YOUR MACHIN 23 on S 63 go I amp 3 o9 gt D ES gc oc D 2969 oz A o _ Eco 3 GO ints int brush clean all poi ith a soft cloth or W Qa D o gt EE O o D o A lt O F gt 2 c D 2 D 2 cg ion of soap and water ild solut If necessary am may be used to other clean used No ins remove stubborn sta id or powder should be liqu ing ically apply a drop of o only to the ing icated after cleani iod ind Per areas CAUTION ve 5 S belt dri ce Singer servi red t the motor r sho
17. ights of fabric needle fabric combinations Correct needle selection is closely related to stitch quality and appearance Damaged fabric is almost always caused by a needle that is bent burred or that is an inappropriate style for the fabric and thread you are using The three types of needles most commonly used are the regular ball point and wedge To obtain good results the correct size and type of needle for the fabric and thread you are using must be chosen Refer to the Fabric Thread and Needle Table page 8 operating CONNECTING MACHINE e Before plugging in your machine be sure the electrical information on the side of the machine A below the hand wheel agrees with the range marked on your electrical meter e Connect plug B to machine and plug C to our socket outlet e To turn the machine and light on or off press switch as shown Result of Using a Bent Needle the machine e To run the machine and control speed press the speed controller D with your foot The harder you press the faster the ma chine will sew CAUTION Disconnect the power line plug from the socket outlet when changing needles feet or needle plates or when leaving the machine unattended This eliminates the possibility of starting the machine by accidentally pressing the speed controller THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE 1 Hold bobbin so that thread unwinds in the direction shown and put bobbin into bobbin case
18. itch your machine can produce a variety of stitch patterns There are two types of stitch patterns built into your machine e decorative stitch patterns illustrated above are produced by side to side movement of the needle e stretch stiich patterns illustrated above are produced by both the side to side movement of the needie and the back and forth movement of the feed The straight stretch symbol is positioned at left side of control panel above the straight stitch symbol EI Refer to chart on page 28 for further information on machine setting and applications for the stitch patterns on your machine 24 SELECTING A PATTERN GROUP Before moving pattern group selector make sure needle is above fabric When you rotate the pattern group selector one of five different groups of stitch pattern is available to you Slide stitch width selector to then rotate the pattern group selector as required until the number of the desired group of two stitches is positioned under the symbol above the selector ADJUSTING WIDTH OF THE DESIGN Before moving stitch width selector always raise needie above fabric To produce a stitch pattern the stitch width selector must be moved from toward the right The further you move the selector lever toward the right the wider your stitch will be ADJUSTING STITCH PLACEMENT Before moving needle position selector make Sure needle is above fabric All stitch patterns can be s
19. ne or two cok ours of thread Pattern Group Selector Stitch desired Needle Position 4 4 Stitch Width i only Stitch Length 5 4 to suit fabric General Purpose Needle Plate General Purpose Foot or Special Purpose Foot A CAUTION Do not use a stitch width greater than what is recommended A wider in needle breakage Procedure e Insert twin needle e Thread as for single needle stitching and through right eye of needle e Attach detachable spool pin with felt on bobbin winder spindle e Place spool of thread on detachable spool pin and thread machine in usual way e Thread through remaining points making cer tain to omit the thread guide above the needle and pass thread through left eye of needle 35 Fabric handling when sewing tubular and hard to reach garment areas is simplified when you convert your sewing machine to free arm sewing e To convert machine to free arm sewing simply lift the extension bed up and off the machine as illustrated e To convert machine back for flat bed sew ing simply slide extension bed onto the base of the machine and snap into place applications Chapter 9 Performance Checklist Whenever sewing difficulty is encountered review the sections of the instruction book that explain the operation you are performing to make sure you are using the machine correctly If the problem still exists the following checklist may help you
20. neral Purpose Foot NEEDLE POSITION SELECTOR Before moving selector make sure needle is out of the fabric Most of your zig zag stitching will be done in centre needle position Left and right settings are used for special stitch placement as in button sewing STITCH WIDTH SELECTOR Before moving selector make sure needle is out of the fabric To produce a plain zig zag or a decorative stitch the stitch width selector is moved from its straight stitch position to any of its other five positions The further you move the selector lever toward the right the wider your stitch will be ADJUSTING NEEDLE THREAD TENSION Zig zag stitching requires less needle thread tension than straight stitching Make a test sample with the fabric and thread you plan to use so that you can adjust the tension properly The stitches should lie flat against the fabric without causing the fabric to pucker If the stitches are not flat and the fabric is puckered lower the needle thread tension by turning the dial to a lower number ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH Any stitch length setting from 1 to 4 will give you an open zig zag stitch The higher the number the more open or farther apart your stitches will be The area between 0 and 1 on the dial is used for the adjustment of zig zag satin stitching a series of closely spaced plain zig zag stitches that form a smooth satin like surface Refer to page 21 for informati
21. ng to the type of thread and fabric you use The numbers on the dial eliminate guesswork If the fabric puckers B decrease tension If the stitches in your test sample look loose C increase needle thread tension e To decrease tension turn dial to lower number e To increase tension turn dial to higher number sewing a seam OA X i Needle Position de de o n t e Stitch Width HT 55 amp Stitch Length To suit fabric e General Purpose Needie Plate e General Purpose Foot 1 Ralse presser foot Pull thread back under presser foot leaving at least 10 cm 4 inches of thread 2 Position needle approximately 1 2 cm a inch from fabric edge Then lower pres ser foot and backstitch almost to the edge of the fabric for reinforcement by stitching in reverse direction For additional informa tion on reverse stitching refer to page 16 Stitch forward to end of seam and stop machine before the end of stitching line Do not sew beyond edge of fabric 3 Raise needle by turning hand wheel toward you Press reverse stitch push button and back stitch 1 2 2 inch to reinforce end of stitching 4 Raise needle by turning hand wheel toward you Raise foot and remove fabric by draw ing it to the back and to the left Cut threads on thread cutter at rear of presser bar KEEPING THE SEAM STRAIGHT To keep the seam straight use one of the numbered guidelines on the needie plate
22. o not lower the needle IY CREE RONAN RE ORIEL ERLISTE OO 3 M 23 buttons EP e Pattern Group Selector sh ane i am Dr e Needle Position s eee e Stitch Width To suit button e Stitch Length 0 Snap in Feed Cover e General Purpose Foot M ATTACHING A BUTTON Flat buttons can be sewn on by machine using the zig zag stitch e Attach snap in feed cover to general pur pose needle plate 1 Set stitch width selector at e Set needle position at left L e Place button positioned on fabric under foot and lower needle into centre of left hole e Lower presser foot e Turn hand wheel toward you until the ne edle rises out of button hole and is just above the presser foot _ 2 Set stitch width selector to a medium width zig zag setting e Continue turning hand wheel until the needle is above right hole adjust stitch width as necessary until needle enters the centre of the right hole e Take six or more zig zag stitches and finish with the needle on the left 3 Move stitch width selector to and take a few stitches to fasten threads e Pull thread ends through to back of gar ment knot close to fabric and snip off loose ends of thread Chapter 7 Twin Needle Stitching The twin needle simultaneously produces two parallel closely spaced lines of pattern stitch ing You can stitch with either o
23. on on satin stitching ADJUSTING PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE See page 15 under Straight Stitching satin stitching When you wish to produce a satin stitch make a test sample first so you can adjust stitch length and thread tension properly Soft fabric may require a backing to ensure a firm stitch Crisp organdy lawn or a fusible interfacing are suitable for this purpose Accessory and Selector Settings o a 4 e Stitch Width 1 1 5922225934 t Stitch Length to 1 General Purpose Needle Plate 9 Specia Purpose Foot ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH e Turn stitch length selector dial to 1 e Run the machine at a slow speed and grad ually turn stitch length dial clockwise until stitches are closely spaced and form a smooth surface ADJUSTING NEEDLE THREAD TENSION Satin stitching requires less tension than straight stitching or open zig zag stitching Furthermore the wider the stitch the lighter the tension on the thread must be Notice the stitching on your sample If the fabric is puck ered lower the needle thread tension by turning the tension dial to a lower number applications APPLIQUE Appliqu adds beauty and interest to clothing and household linens You can create your own design trace a simple outline from a colouring book or use a motif cut from a printed fabric Fabrics of similar or different tex
24. ot DEI TaD DDD AD EADS TAT aa aaa a ASAAN a ata aA Ta aA A We recommend the needie style 2045 when sewing on regular elastic 9 Fit elastic for desired snugness at waistline allowing 2 5 cm 1 inch for joining Lap ends to form a band and straight stitch together as shown using a ball point needle e Divide elastic band into four equal segments and mark with pins Do the same to the garment Then pin together at correspond ing points pinning elastic over right side of fabric top edges even e Sew a few straight stitches to anchor elastic to fabric e Select honeycomb Plain zig zag and multi stitch zig zag are also effective for replacing lingerie elastic e Then hold elastic and garment edge taut as you stitch so that it will remain stretchable after stitching is completed CAUTION Do not pull the fabric while you are stitching as this may deflect the needle caus ing it to break Pattern Group Selector Stitch Balance Dial Neutral position e Buttonhole Foot eee eA DE LEADED RARE De eee Always make a test buttonhole on a sample in your fabric Be sure to duplicate thickness of garment and include interfacing If the two lines of stitching in your sample are of unequal density refer to the next page Place work under buttonhole foot align cenire marking of buttonhole with red line on foot and align end marking of buttonhole B with horizontal line on foot D
25. s Its most common use provides a durable hem finish However the creative ways that one might apply this stitch are unending o P9 o o8 4 gt 9 Wa e e D e Stitch Length 1 to 2 5 General Purpose Needle Plate 9 General Purpose Foot e Blindstitch Hem Guide 1 Raise foot loosen screw and slip blindstitch hem guide from the front between the screw and the shank of the foot Make sure the underside of the guide clears the slide plate and the front of the foot Tighten screw with coin 2 Prepare hem in the usual way It is advisable to baste the hem Place the basting at least 1 3 7 2 inch below the edge of the hem allowance to avoid catching the flange of the guide as you stitch 3 With the wrong side of the work uppermost turn the hem under creating a soft fold from the top edge of the hem 4 Position the hem under the foot with the soft fold resting against the wall of the guide Make sure the flange of the guide is be tween the soft fold and top of hem as shown 5 Lower the foot and stitch so that the straight stitches fall on the hem allowance and the zig zag stitches pierce the soft fold of the work Adjust stitch width if necessary While stitching guide the hem edge in a straight line and feed the soft fold evenly against the wall of the guide MULTI STITCH
26. tures combine equally well A closely spaced plain zig zag stitch is used for applique work Although you may vary stitch width to accommodate fabric weave and texture never allow the stitch to be too wide Make a test sample to help you decide which of the following methods is best for your fabric and design A ARDT NOTIN nS DD I ANILIN tt NS RR Pattern Group Selector 8 Needle Position amp d e Stitch Width To suit fabric e Stitch Length Between and 1 e General Purpose Needle Plate 9 Special Purpose Foot Preparation e Baste appliqu design to fabric and outline the design with a short straight stitch e Hemove basting and press Method 1 Trimming after Stitching e Set machine as code recommends e Outline the entire design with appliqu stitching e Cut away the fabric or the outer edges of the stitching with embroidery scissors Method 2 Stitching after Trimming Trim outside fabric edges close to straight stitch outline of design e Set machine as code recommends e Overedge the design with appliqu stitching This step will produce a smooth iustrous finish that requires no additional trimming LINGERIE SEAMS fo make a lingerie seam durable and flexible use the plain zig zag stitch at a narrow width setting This seam treatment is particularly suitable for bias seams When seaming nylon tricot insert a 2045 needle in the machine before you begin to sew e Straight stit
27. uld any adjustments be require djus t attempt to a Refer to your nearest Do n DU UAI 3 Index Accessories 3 Adjusting Stitches for Stretch Fabrics 27 _ Appliqu 22 Attaching a Button 34 Attaching Elastic 31 Bar Tacks 20 Blindstitch Hem Guide 3 5 29 Blindstitch Hems 29 Bobbin 3 11 12 14 Raising Bobbin Thread 14 Threading the Bobbin Case 12 Winding 2 101 Bobbin Case 12 38 Buttonholes 32 33 Changing Stitch Density 33 Buttons 34 Caring for Your Machine 38 39 Choosing and Changing Accessories 4 5 Connecting Machine 10 Darning 18 Fabric Thread and Needle Table 8 9 Fabric Weight Table 6 7 Face Plate 39 Free Arm Sewing 96 Guiding and Supporting Fabric 27 Light Bulb 39 Machine Stitch Patterns 24 Mending a Tear 90 Needle 4 10 Changing 4 Threading 13 Thread Tension 16 20 21 Needle Fabric Combinations 10 Needle Position Selector 15 19 25 Needle Plate Changing Plate Snap in Feed Cover General Purpose Operating the Machine Pattern Group Selector Performance Checklist Power and Light Switch Presser Feet Buttonhole Foot Changing Presser Feet General Purpose Foot Special Purpose Foot Zipper Foot Pressure Adjustments Principal Parts Reverse Stitching Satin Stitching Seams _ Lingerie Straight Slide Plate Speed Controller
28. urpose Foot Used for all kinds of decorative zig zag stitching Zipper Foot for inserting zippers and stitch ing corded seams General Purpose Foot on your machine when delivered is used for all utility sew ing with either straight or zig zag stitching General Purpose Needle Plate on your machine when delivered is used with all presser feet Snap in Feed Cover for button sewing and free motion work Spool Pin Extension used for tubes of thread Blindstitch Hem Guide Use this with the general purpose foot to position and guide the hem Detachable Spool Pin for decorative twin needle stitching and two thread topstitch ing Feit to help thread unwind smoothly SINGER a 2 2 8 c 20 25 45 gt EAD ests TL ETS MM cr choosing and changing accessories CHANGING THE NEEDLE e Raise needle to its highest point by turning the hand wheel toward you Loosen needie clamp screw A and remove the needle e Insert new needle up into clamp B as far as it will go with the flat side of the needle to the back Flat Side to Back e Tighten needle clamp screw CHANGING PRESSER FEET Snap on Presser Feet The presser feet furnished with your machine Raise needle to highest position by turning the snap on and off a common shank hand wheel toward you Raise presser foot To Remove and Replace Foot REMOVING AND REPLACING NEEDLE PLATE e Raise presser foot
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